Work has been completed on the widening of a crucial section of the Mount Lindesay Highway in Jimboomba, south-west of Brisbane.
The $95 million upgrade was funded jointly by the Queensland and Federal Governments.
It covered a 1.5‑kilometre stretch between Johanna Street and South Street. The highway was previously a two‑lane bottleneck in this section.
It has now been widened to four lanes. The work includes a new southbound bridge and new walking and cycling infrastructure.
Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said the completion of works marked a significant milestone.
“The upgrade improves safety, reduces congestion and strengthens connections for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists,” she said.
Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said the completed upgrade was already making a real difference for locals and businesses.
“This upgrade is about restoring safety and delivering a more resilient road for Jimboomba and surrounding communities,” Mr Mickelberg said.
“With safer intersections, improved traffic flow and better connections for people walking and cycling, locals can now see and feel the difference this investment has made.”
Federal Senator for Queensland Corinne Mulholland said the upgrade would help Queenslanders get home sooner.
“As one of Queensland’s busiest highways, this key infrastructure investment will reduce travel time for over 25,000 vehicles each day,” Senator Mulholland said.
All four lanes will be opened to traffic by Mid April 2026. Minor works, including line marking and electrical systems will wrap up in the coming weeks with occasional out-of-hours lane closures required.
